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Christ Embassy Church

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on October 15, 2009 9:52 AM

We are a Christian organisation believing in God's healing power and salvation. We presently meet at Chester Deaf Center, Southview Road, CH1 4JG on Wednesdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10.30am.

Service Times:
Sun 10:30am
Wed: 6:30pm (expect for first week of the month we meet on Thursdays).
Tel: 07950 689289
Email: christembassy_chester@yahoo.com
Website: www.christembassy.org


VSO Cheshire Group: CONTACT DETAILS

Posted by VSO Cheshire on January 31, 2009 8:42 PM

Mary Oultram Secretary
01625 615802
moultram@hotmail.co.uk

Linda Shuttleworth Chair
01244 679791
shuttleworths@talktalk.net


VSO
317 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW15 2PN
0208 780 7200
www.vso.org.uk

VSO Cheshire Group

Posted by VSO Cheshire on January 25, 2009 9:06 PM



VSO Local Groups Cheshire
About our group
Voluntary Service Overseas is an international development agency working in some of the poorest countries of the world through experienced and professional volunteers. The volunteers share their talents with local communities to bring about lasting change in these key development areas: health, education, social welfare, disability, securing means of earning a living, having a voice with government, HIV and AIDS.
Over 50 years, almost 30,000 people have been volunteers with VSO, making a difference overseas, back home, and in their own lives.

The Cheshire Group supports VSO locally through development education, publicity and fundraising. We try to make contact with prospective volunteers before they go overseas, and we are always interested to hear from volunteers on their return. We also aim to support the families of volunteers at present overseas and welcome them to our events. Please note that many of our events have a social element and provide the chance to meet and talk to returned volunteers about their experiences. Most of our members have themselves been VSO volunteers. We hope to see you at some of our events.

VSO Cheshire sponsored Roger Boultbee from Tarporley whilst he was working on hospital maintenance in Rumphi, Malawi. We then sponsored Ann Thomas from Ellesmere Port who worked in Guyana in Education. Now we are sponsoring Sue Carroll from Warrington, who is working in education in Papua New Guinea.

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Chester Deaf Children's Society

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 26, 2008 2:24 PM

We are a local group of the National Deaf Children's Society. We offer support, advice and information to parents of deaf children in the Chester area. We also organise gatherings and fun events and outings for deaf children and their families.

Contact: Nicola Hall
Email: chesterdcs@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 01948 820535

Winnie the Policy Adviser

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 25, 2008 8:37 AM

RICHARD Danzig – the man who will be national security adviser should Barack Obama become president of the USA– says the war on terror can learn a lot from Winnie the Pooh.
“Winnie the Pooh seems to me to be a fundamental text on national security,� he said.

Don’t panic. There is no actual proof he is bonkers.

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Oxfam Chester Shop

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 19, 2008 9:51 AM

Oxfam Chester is a bustling shop in the heart of the city. We pride ourselves on being a specialist bookshop, and we also have a wide fashion range. We are run by volunteers and always need an extra hand, do get in touch! Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering across the world, saving lives by responding swiftly to provide aid, support and protection during emergencies and, in the longer term, developing programmes and solutions that empower people to work their way out of poverty.

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Americans tell us we were right all along – too late!

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 17, 2008 12:55 PM

IT HAS taken the Americans to tell us that a stiff upper lip is better than letting your feelings spill out.

Well, they don’t just spill, do they, feelings? When people start to get things off their chest feelings tend to spread over the floor like something the dog’s just done.
They are best stepped carefully around, other people’s feelings.

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TinyTalk

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 13, 2008 9:32 AM

TinyTalk baby signing and singing classes - helping babies to communicate before they can talk. Suitable from birth to toddlers; favourite nursery rhymes and action songs; refreshments and social time; fun, educational and relaxed; drop in classes available; workshops and post-natal talks; nursery training programme.

Classes in the South Cheshire area: Mondays 10-11am, Alsager Library, Sandbach Road North, Alsager (New classes starting 7.7.08); Thursdays 10-11am Highfields Community Primary School, Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich.

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Are PM phone calls on the right lines?

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 10, 2008 12:32 PM

GORDON Brown has taken to telephoning people at random to show he is staying in touch and re-connecting with the electorate. I took a call.
Hello.
“Hello, may I speak with Mr or Mrs J Buckley, please.�
Mr J Buckley speaking, but I am not buying anything.
“My name is Gordon....�
Of course, it is. How are things in Mumbai? I must say your accent is very good.

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Tip-off of brazenus arrogantus sighting

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on June 3, 2008 8:59 AM

Covert television cameras and spy systems hidden in bushes and trees are catching fly-tippers in Cheshire.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to TipWatch.

“Nearly daybreak, and the monitoring team have been up all night, determined to capture evidence of a Drobelle – that is a Drobelle of the nocturnal Abominable Ronny Drobelle variety – fly-tipping.

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Naughty children are in a class of their own

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 27, 2008 10:01 AM

UNRULY children as young as five face being taught in “educational sinbins� under plans to stop pupils becoming out of control.
Of course, this new government tactic is supported by the latest Janet and John book.

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Amnesty International (Chester)

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 20, 2008 9:00 AM

The Chester group of Amnesty International was established 30 years ago and is still campaigning for human rights.
Contact: Kristin Bradbury
Phone: 01244 5700711
Email: kristinbradbury@btinternet.com
Website: www.amnesty.org.uk/chester

Teachers will have to come up with the right answers

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 20, 2008 8:44 AM

Schoolchildren, says the Department for Children, Schools and Families, should be able to question teachers applying for jobs.

Ministers believe children should have a say in the running of a school.
Suddenly it may be important for teachers to get on the right side of pupils and not the other way around.

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Police are getting a grip

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 15, 2008 8:19 AM

FROM The Daily Telegraph, May 6: A disabled war widow who has refused to pay her council tax for two years has fled abroad to escape arrest.

So it’s come to this, has it?
Inspector Gripper of the Yard looked up in scarlet faced fury when his sergeant jabbed him stiletto style with the bad news.

“She’s flown chief. Done a runner. Scarpered. Gaff’s empty. No trace. Searched. No passport. Spain’s favourite.�

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Signs of artistic ambitions in highways department

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM

THIS country has developed a serious problem to go with all the others. This one borders on obsessional.

We cannot resist tinkering with our roads, adding this, putting in that. Usually, it is in the name of safety, but sometimes I do wonder.

Our relationship with roadways seems to be one of gardens and gardeners.

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Industry gets into bed with university

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on April 22, 2008 12:17 PM

ONE of the country’s newest universities is offering a degree in selling beds. The Britain we live in, eh?

It is what would have been called a training course in your day.
Now it comes with a cap and gown and two years’ obligatory student drunken revelry.
But for being born in the wrong era I would have enrolled myself and happily moved into the halls of residence. Not only would I have bedded the pretty little blonde-haired girl down the corridor I’d have sold her the mattress as well.

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Is trip on spaceship truly out of this world?

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on April 17, 2008 1:58 PM

WEIGHING up what to do for my hols, I was torn between a rainy week in a caravan in Abergele – it always rains in Abergele – and joining the first civilian space flight on Virgin Galactic’s spaceship Two Feather. They are now taking bookings, you know.

Abergele stands on a direct route for the rain clouds from Snowdonia. All the while, it is sunny in Llandudno. You can see it sort of shimmering in the distance.
But the cheap caravans are in Abergele, or Towyn if you are the fun-loving sort. If there’s a caravan site, there is always a shop and social club nearby, so there’s no end of things you can do if it is raining.

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Dramania Performing Arts

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on April 10, 2008 8:50 AM

Dramania Performing Arts is all about music, street dance and drama... oh... and having loads of fun along the way! We encouage active involvement in performing arts for young people who are serious about a career in the arts or for those students who just like to showcase their talents. Dramania Performing Arts is headed up by Artistic Director, Bryan Povey who has almost thirty years experience in the performing arts! Bryan is also supported by professional sound engineers, lighting directors, choreographers, musical directors and administration staff.

The Dramania Team, believe in giving each student the chance to shine and showcase their talents that they have learned from us. We will give each student the opportunity to work in a professional theatre environment and become the star that they truly are!

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Vale Royal Lions invite you to an afternoon of music with the Lions Youth Band at The Hollies Farm Shop

Posted by on April 9, 2008 6:47 PM

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Social Life for Teens in the '50's

Posted by on March 29, 2008 5:31 AM

There was social life before girls and social life after girls. Looking back I think the former was definitely more fun. Sorry ladies! Firstly there was no cinema in Weaverham, the nearest being Northwich, but I think regular cinema going came into the ‘social life with girls’ era. Secondly there were no computers available and no computer games. But the old saying “we made our own� fun was true and we had plenty of it.

Looking back and analyzing it with hindsight, I would say that we certainly had more direct contact with our outside environment and nature. Staying indoors for socializing was never a good option. We usually had a collection of ‘mates’ from within a small radius of surrounding streets, lanes, drives or avenues. After homework was rushed and finished we got out and about. My first home was in Gerard Drive, so my ‘mates’ were from Gerard drive, Farm road, Gleave road, and the Crescent. Apart from the odd game of soccer and cricket, we often headed for the woods (Owley Wood) and a wooded area, the name escapes me (perhaps a reader can help, which was at the bottom of the steep decline that Wallerscote road made before leveling out towards Winnington.

The areas were a treasure trove for rabbit hunting, frog spawn collections and ‘John Wayne – western type games’. We could keep ourselves amused for days. I remember vividly in the summer months playing in the wheat fields that were adjacent to Farm lane and often getting chased off by irate farm workers. The River Weaver was of course another favourite spot, were we would gather raspberries and strawberries for pie making and head for a swim in the Weaver. It was pretty brown in colour in those days and after reading Steve Williams notes on factory pollution I am beginning to wonder how we survived.

The challenge in those days was to swim the whole breadth of the Weaver from the Weaverham side to the Barnton side, which appeared from a distance as a foreign country with foreigners living there! My uncle Bob initiated the ceremony for me. First by getting me to swim a certain length of the river and then after he was confident I could make it, set out alongside of me to swim the breadth. I had much less confident but plenty of determination. As I got to the middle of the river my anxiety increased. Then I realized that turning back was the same distance as going on. I made the other side exhausted, but happy for a short while, until it dawned on me that I know had to swim back. But with re-newed confidence this was achieved more nonchantly!

Another more formal side of village life was the clubs and associations. We had a choice of Boy Scouts, or a newly formed Boys Brigade. The BB uniform and band seemed more appealing so a group of us joined. The uniform was quite simple, a hat that sat on the side of the head, a leather belt with a white blancoed bag attached that never carried anything and that was it. We were advised to wear a dark jacket and trousers, and as most teenagers had a dark jacket for school in those days, that was no problem. There was a whole range of activities available each week including drill marching and playing in the BB band. The only downside to the whole thing was the insistence on going to the Methodist church each Sunday, which some of us wagged of course. We hadn’t fully realized that the BB was an offshoot of the church and designed to teach boys discipline and good Christian ethics! Still we put up with the religious side for the sake of the social side. The head officer was a Mr Roper, who was a kindly man, but always seemed very serious and not prone to too much laughter. He had in fact started the association from scratch.

A Weaverham Special - Past Rose Fetes

Posted by on March 24, 2008 10:59 AM

Thought I’d put this special in as a supporter of the Cheshire Rose Fetes. Read with dismay some time back that despite surviving for 75 years they may very well not continue through lack of support and expertise!

The Weaverham Rose Fete in the 50’s was an amazing event. It was a bit like Christmas in June/July. Here in Western Australia we actually do celebrate ‘Christmas in July’. July is in the middle of winter, and pretty cold. So some of us crazy gals and guys, take off for weekends and hols in the south of the state, which is the coldest part and celebrate ‘Christmas in July’, with real Christmas food, cards and celebrations!

Weaverham in the 50’s was pretty quiet and the two main exciting times were the summer rose fete and Christmas. The rose fete of course attracted the traveling fair, and that was a week or two of excitement and ‘the big night out syndrome’! Whether it rained or shone, it didn’t matter. The fair ground was a honey pot to the ‘bees’ of Weaverham. We strutted are thing and met the girls for a fling. I managed to catch the last night of the Weaverham fair in July ’99. It was much smaller than I remembered and one of the stall holders confirmed the fact. The fair ground seemed to be loosing its’ appeal to modern entertainment and technology.

In the 50’s the Weaverham fair took up the whole field practically and had every imaginable event. Dodgem cars, boxing rings where you could fight the resident boxer and win a quid or two. Ferris wheels, merry go rounds, hot dog stands etc etc. For us it was magic and we felt like kings for the night. I remember we all got dressed up in our best jeans, shirts and for some of us cravats and kept trying to bump into as many girls as we could and dare them to try the more dangerous rides.

In ’99 on my return after 37 years away we turned out for the Davenham Rose Fete. A much smaller place and event than the Weaverham one. So come on don’t ‘throw the baby out with the bath water’. We can enjoy the new technologies like the internet but let’s retain some of the old world charm as well and support the revival of the Cheshire Rose Fetes’. It doesn’t after all have to be exactly as it was in the 50’s. What about a ‘new age’ rose fete with modern themes and space –aged displays. Remember ‘achievement is only limited by a lack of imagination’

Personally speaking

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on March 11, 2008 10:15 AM

IT’S all very well for the Government and the Daily Mail and the Greens to pick on the plastic shopping bag, but my question is this: When they are banned, as will happen, what are we expected to wrap Sunday’s chicken carcass in?

You know, the one that sits in the wheely bin for two weeks in the summer getting smellier and smellier, until it is potent enough to knock out the binman like coal gas and a canary.
It’s a serious question.

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Ash-worth Time Bank

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on March 7, 2008 8:50 AM

We are a charity (Big Lottery Funded) which started in 2003, to encourage rural people to share their skills and time with older members of the community. Membership is free as are all services and we also organise social groups, a monthly reminiscing group, art, reading, walking, luncheon groups and we have our very own lending library in our central office in Ashton Hayes. Membership is like having an insurance policy - you never know when you may need it!

We organise all sorts of job exchanges from lifts, companionship, letter writing, gardening, walking the dog and computer sills - the list endless! We also organise awaydays for members, as well as a Holistic Therapy Pamper Day for unpaid carers and people who have suffered a bereavement. We have members in ten rural Cheshire villages and are holding open evenings during 2008.

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The Story Continues - School Life in the 50's

Posted by on March 7, 2008 8:28 AM

Having secured a place at The Winsford Verdin Grammar, I now had to get there! I discovered there was a special school bus that left Weaverham Monday to Friday for Winsford via the back lanes and villages. So for a weekly fee of probably 10 shillings I sat in the chauffeur driven limousine with 35 other raving lunatics. There was always a full bus load and a daily scramble to get a seat or stand all the way. There were many more but the memory dims. So for us each day we lived in Weaverham but traveled to ‘work’ at Winsford. We had learnt the skill of ‘commuting’ in the 50’s!

The highlights of school had nothing to do with learning and everything to do with socializing and ‘wagging’. The forbidden ‘fag’ was shared with mates at the back of some purpose built wall on the outskirts of the playground. Unfortunately for the ‘smokers’ we hadn’t worked out that smoke rises and as soon as the ‘Indian smoke signals’ appeared the teacher on patrol would head for the wall. The alarm was sounded and bodies would fly in all directions! Another favorite site was the bicycle shed, which afforded less cover but an alternative diversion from the prying teachers.

School lunch was a hoot, and conducted in two sittings. The masters sat on one central table and seemed to eat the same food as we did, but we suspected the quality was different! All pupils sat on tables eight, I think with a two designated senior pupils, who were responsible for dividing the food amongst the eight. In some cases the ‘dishing out’ process was not scrupulously fair, and without the prowling attention of a ‘master on patrol’ some younger pupils would miss out on a complete meal. Talk about ‘Lord of the Rings’!

Physical activities were an interesting event. They took place each week and you could either elect to play the main sport, football in winter, cricket in summer, or choose cross country running. Those who were not football or cricket mad, selected cross country running, including myself. The great advantage of latter choice was that it was unsupervised! This meant that we could walk, jog, or run and best of all stop for a ‘smoko’ I can still vividly recall running in the midst of winter, with snow and ice on the ground in white shorts and singlet (designed to prevent masters from spotting erring students), and stopping for a quick ‘smoko’ with chattering teeth and blue lips. The only thing that kept us warm was the matches and fags! Summer was more leisurely and we could lie on grass hilltops under blue skies and intermittent sunshine!

Did I mention that the school was co-ed? Well that was not particularly significant for the first two or three years but as the hormonal system kicked into place all hell broke loose! But, more about that in the next instalment. Some of the ensuing romances are still active!

Vale Royal Lions 7th Prestigious Charity Golf Day

Posted by on March 5, 2008 7:26 PM

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Personally Speaking

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on March 4, 2008 12:53 PM

You cannot take early flowers and sunshine as evidence of Armageddon

Spring is early again. I know because the newspapers tell me and because, well, I saw two ducks, you know, at it, the other day.
It may be nature but it is not romantic. It’s a wonder she didn’t drown.

Other ducks were milling about as ducks do and you wonder what they thought of it all.
Daffodils have been flowering for months, hedges are in bud, the sun is shining, there are gnats in the air and it is all the fault of global warming.

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Past, Present and Future

Posted by on March 2, 2008 10:24 AM

Some weekends – usually Saturdays we would get farm jobs – other Saturdays none. I think we used to earn a pound for a full day, which was great in 1955. The work could be anything on the farm. I remember quiet distinctly cleaning out chicken coups and then creosoting them inside and out to prevent diseases attacking the chicken, general painting and herding the remaining two cows in for milking at the end of the day. I don’t think we ever aspired to actually milking the cows. But I do remember having to assist the farmer to tie down the legs of a rather belligerent cow before milking. There were usually two of us teenagers who worked on a Saturday. The hard working lads stuck it out long term, the rest gave it away! But I suppose in those days you could say it was a good spirited public gesture on the part of the farmer to give young teenagers a leg up so to speak. Looking back the transition from city life to rural life had seemed easy. But I had had a trial run so to speak. I had an elderly cousin and her husband who had also moved from Liverpool a year or eighteen months early then we. I had had the privilege of spending school holidays with them and using Uncle Bob’s bike to explore Weaverham. Once we moved I was already on familiar ground.

Past, Present and Future

Posted by on February 29, 2008 10:52 PM

Cheshire Memories

Imagine Weaverham if you can in the mid 50’s. A sleepy Cheshire village with add-on old and new housing estates belonging to that big chemical factory spouting smoke all day called ICI. For a young 12 year old straight from the back streets of Liverpool this was paradise. Plenty of fresh air (when the ICI smoke was blowing in the right direction) green fields and laid back country folk!

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Weaverham Community Website

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 25, 2008 9:40 AM

WeaverhamYarns is a website dedicated to encouraging local people to share local knowledge and stories.
Contact: Richard Condor, PO Box 6354, Derby, Western Australia
Tel: +61 (0)41 337 7845 (mobile)
Email: freefall@wapda.com
Website: http://members7.boardhost.com/WeaverhamYarns

Oh, Yes it is!!!

Posted by on February 8, 2008 12:41 PM

The Bridgewater Players are presenting a great night out for ALL the family. "Cinderella" All the old favourites: Buttons, the Ugly Sisters, Dandini, Prince Charming and, of course, Cinders herself will be telling bad jokes and getting plastered with custard pies in Thelwall Parish Hall, Bell Lane, Thelwall, fron 21st to 23rd February 2008 starting at 7.45. Tickets are available by calling Avis on 01925 730390 priced £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. Check out http://www.bridgewaterplayers.co.uk for more details.

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Vale Royal Lions Murder Mystery Evening

Posted by on February 6, 2008 7:16 PM

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Vale Royal Lions

Posted by on February 6, 2008 5:19 PM

About Lions

Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their community, involving members in projects like cleaning up a local area or bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.

At present, with more than 45,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community.

Our programmes are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve."

Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts address otherwise unmet health and education needs worldwide.

Why should I become a Lion?

As a Lions club member, you can:

Make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve.

Be a part of a worldwide organisation carrying out community and humanitarian projects.

Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programmes, community service projects and events.

Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.

Develop relationships with both the local and international community and business leaders.

Have access to membership discounts and services.


Interested in becoming a member?

To find out more e-mail: vale.royal.lions@googlemail.com

Bridgewater Players

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 6, 2008 1:45 PM

Community theatre group staging three plays a year in Thelwall. Current show 'Cinderella' on February 21-23. New members (acting and 'crew') and audiences always warmly welcome. Meet each Tuesday and Thursday 8-10pm.
Contact: Ian Hornby, 2 Hereford Close, Warrington WA1 4HR
Tel: 01925 485605
Email: bwplayers@ntlworld.com
Website: www.bridgewaterplayers.co.uk

Halton Credit Union

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on January 30, 2008 1:35 PM

Halton Credit Union Ltd is a saving and loan co-operative offering affordable credit for everyone regardless of financial background or income levels. The Credit Union is a profit sharing, democratically run financial co-operative, that offers convenient savings and low interest loans to people living or working in Halton.
Contact: Tracey Done, Halton Credit Union Forum, The Old Police Station, Mersey Road, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1DF
Email: info@haltoncu.co.uk
Tel: 01928 588520
Fax: 01928 588501

Advocacy Training Events

Posted by on January 30, 2008 11:32 AM

Advocacy Training Events

Calling all new and established advocates…

For more information contact the IA office on 01606 42688 by Mon 18th Feb.

Come along to the IA office and learn more about advocacy!


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Cheshire Community Voice

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on January 23, 2008 8:55 AM

Our aim is to encourage the public serivce users and carers to participate in consultations and public engagement exercises on a variety of issues surrounding our Health and Social Care in Cheshire. We wholly believe that the people of Cheshire are the key to deciding what health and social care services are needed and how these should best be delivered. It is therefore essential that the public are given a say, and most importantly, heard, at every stage of the design, commissioning and delivery process. This allows the public bodies delivering our Health and Social Care services to make better-informed decisions and therefore improve the quality and delivery of these services.

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Performers Theatre School

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on January 16, 2008 9:52 AM

We offer classes in drama, dance, singing and musical theatre for children and young people aged 3-18. We also run holiday schools. There are opportunities to take pare in shows, festivals and examinations. We have pupils from across Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire.
Contact: Mrs Sue Breeze, 24 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BX
Tel: 0151 708 4000

CREWE & DISTRICT PROBUS AGM

Posted by on January 12, 2008 4:35 PM

Crewe & District PROBUS held their 36th AGM at the Oakley Centre, Crewe on Tuesday 9th January 2008.

Dr Bryan Roe was elected President for 2008 & 2009, he was handed his chain of Office by retiring President Bob Brien.
Vice President for 2008 & 2009 will be Peter Norbury.

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Stay Safe Stay Well Checks

Posted by on December 18, 2007 1:42 PM

WHY IS STAY SAFE GOOD FOR ME?

Falls We can identify potential slip and trip hazards, give advice and put you in contact with local services that can help.

Fire Safety We can provide and fit a smoke alarm and carry out a basic fire safety check on your home.

Home Security We can provide and fit a door chain (wooden doors only), advice on door step crime prevention, bogus callers, rogue traders and details of Age Concern Halton’s Traders Register Service. We can also supply you with a free UV marker pen to mark your identity on home belongings. This can offer peace of mind and reassurance.

Health & Safety We can provide you with a thermometer, energy efficient light bulbs and personal alarm, to improve your health and well being.

We also provide information on a wide range of topics that affect the lives of older people in Halton. For a check contact 01928 590600

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on December 13, 2007 12:00 PM

Are you a retired Civil Servant? Or just like listening to interesting talks? Visitors are welcome too. A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU! We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 2pm at Wells Green Methodist Church Hall, Brookland Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe.
2008 Programme:
8 January - Nantwich Part 2: illustrated talk by John White
15 January - New Year Lunch at South Cheshire College (sold out)
5 February - A Cameo of the Six Towns (including the pottery industry and canals): illustrated talk by Dr Graham Dodd
4 March - Panama Canal Part 2: illustrated talk by Cliff Walker

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